Running For Mayor

Chinese-American artist Tittsworth has enjoyed his rapid rise to fame in clubs internationally, and this is as much a reflection of his tenacity as his raw talent behind the turntables.

Sinking his teeth into whatever comes his way, the versatile DJ does not limit his career to one particular area, opting for success in a plurality of adventures. A musician, producer, entrepreneur, community leader and, most recently, club owner; impressively, he doesn’t show signs of slowing down. â€œA lot of folks joke that I should run for mayor,” he says. “Did you know that our old D.C. mayor got busted for smoking crack with a prostitute while on camera and in office? Oh, we re-elected him too. I think I qualify!”

Opening up a club in his hometown of Washington, D.C. was not so much a selfish business opportunity as it was a response to the need for a club-oriented scene in the capital city. â€œI got tired of not having a proper room for forward thinking dance music. I got frustrated coming off tours involving cities with such advanced dance scenes and wanted my own to have one. I didn’t like the fact that homies pushing good music weren't stopping for gigs in my home town.”

Tittsworth has also been busy with his website - tittsworth.com - which he explains is a platform for his passions. â€œIt’s all things questionably Tittsworth, including but not limited to what I put in my ear, in my stomach and on my skin. I like heavy beats, weird food and tattoos of varying quality and seriousness.”

The self-described ‘food adventurist’ adopts a less than natural approach to his gig preparation, favouring fresh (and live) sashimi to nerve-settling liquor. Preferring a slightly left of centre method is perhaps fitting, considering the diverse artist’s style. Prepared to enter Australia with a few tricks up his sleeve, he informs us of what to expect from a Tittsworth set. â€œI am travelling with custom Tittsworth earplugs for people that come to my shows. Also expect sweat, tank tops, enthusiasm, yelling, bass, party beats and questionable life decisions.”

TITTSWORTH PLAYS ELECTRIC PLAYGROUND JUNE 24.